At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely-helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!
Job Summary
The Assistant Manager, Port is responsible for the logistical coordination of rail and vessel cargo operations at CN including the safe and cost-efficient handling of material allowing reliable operations. The incumbent oversees planning operations by handling customer product inventories, vessel nominations and rail coordination as well as communicating with customers, rail operators and vessel dispatch personnel. The position directs facility maintenance personnel consistent with the highest safety standards and coordinates with maintenance management to optimize facility reliability with minimal interruption to cargo handling. The position also evaluates material handing systems, machinery, and equipment for sustainable cost-effective performance. Finally, the incumbent engages and handles engineering consultants, technical authorities, and suppliers to plan and execute repairs, upgrades, and replacements to maintain reliable system performance.
Want more jobs like this?
Get jobs in Hermitage, PA delivered to your inbox every week.
Main Responsibilities
Operations Management
• Support, sustain, and monitor safety in all aspects of operations and maintenance work through training, personnel testing, safe work practice coaching, workplace inspections, and adherence to CN's Safety policies
• Plan cargo handling and supervise employees to meet railcar and vessel dumping loading and unloading requirements on all shifts
• Maintain customer product inventory records and communicate with customers to handle inventory throughout the lake shipping and winter shutdown seasons
• Specify stockpiling locations, limits, and techniques to maximize storage capacity
• Monitor vessel nominations to meet customer expectations avoiding undesirable combinations of vessels and cargo types adverse to dock efficiency
• Plan and coordinate major maintenance downtime with rail, vessel, and customers
• Hire contractors for projects, including overseeing administrative requirements of master service agreements, safety qualifications, and documented insurance coverage
• Engage engineering consultants, technical authorities, and suppliers to plan significant repairs, replacements, upgrades, and modifications
• Understand and comply with environmental laws, policies, procedures, and permits applicable to the facilities
• Substitute for the Manager, Port when needed for meetings with representatives of Federal, State, and local government agencies to implement plans and procedures for compliance with applicable regulations
• Assist in the administration of the Facility Security Plan and activities to include personnel training, site inspections, drills, exercises, and documentation
• Plan short- and long-term capital and maintenance work and participate in the development of the annual capital and maintenance budgets
People Management
• Assure adequate personnel for effective shift coverage according to planned activities
• Assist the Manager, Port in anticipating attrition of personnel and short- and long-term activity levels in order to handle staffing levels consistent with operating and maintenance activities
• Participate in training and development of subordinates at all levels to ensure a safe and efficient workforce
• Understand and comply with collective bargaining agreements applicable to employee groups at the facilities by monitoring and administrating grievances and claims
Working Conditions
The role is performed indoors and outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Outdoor work includes walking, climbing on equipment, driving vehicles, and minimal travel to other dock facilities. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents. The incumbent must be available to work shifts and weekends when necessary. The hours may vary and regularly exceed 40 hours per week. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress. The role requires minimal travel (5%) within the United States (U.S.).
Requirements
Experience
Industrial Maintenance Management
• Minimum 5 years of experience handling industrial maintenance (e.g., electrical, mechanical, structural)
o Experience working at a bulk material transloading facility.
Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset.
Education/Certification/Designation
• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business
Any education for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
• Leads by example for the safety and security of all
• Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action
• Demonstrates active listening
• Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders
• Develops self and others
• Applies critical thinking
• Demonstrates agility and drives change
• Collaborates with others and shares information
Technical Skills/Knowledge
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and comprehend contracts (e.g., business and labor relations)
• Understanding of logistic networks
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of transport regulations
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and mechanical drawings
*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset.
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.